Survival Skills
In an “Upside Down” Real Estate Market
Real estate lawyers, in today's down market, are being thrust into unchartered territory. Their clients, more than wanting to "make" the deal, are looking for ways to "fix" the existing deal. Old remedies are not necessarily working. Bankruptcy is not always the only or, indeed, the best option.
What to do? Our panel of experts - a real estate lawyer, a certified financial planner and a real estate broker - will guide you through a myriad of innovative solutions to ease the financial burdens on your clients and appease the lenders. You will learn about new federal and state legislation, "short sale" alternatives, workouts and "tried and true" tactics for negotiating around threatened foreclosure. You will also hear essential tips for avoiding the special ethical traps in this unique area of practice.
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner in the field or a novice, this is a don't-miss program for all lawyers handling real estate transactions.
Call for more information or to enroll:
818-990-3260 (Ext. 2) or 1-800-747-3161 (Ext. 2)
Highlights
| New Federal and State Legislation |
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| Strategies to Avoid Foreclosure |
| • | Moratoriums |
| • | Refinancing |
| • | Loan Modifications (ways to "reopen the door") |
| • | Workouts |
| • | Deeds in Lieu |
| • | Bankruptcy (pros and cons) |
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| Short Sales |
| • | Advantages vs. Disadvantages |
| • | Orchestrating the Best Short Sale Deal |
| • | CAR Short Sale Addendum |
| • | “Must-See” Websites |
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| Commercial Property Issues |
| • | Dealing With Lenders When the "Rent Roll" Suffers From Tenant Defaults/Abandonments |
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| Tax Consequences |
| • | Debt Forgiveness |
| • | Recourse vs. Nonrecourse Loans |
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| Advertising and Compensation Issues |
| • | Attorneys, Brokers, Lenders and Foreclosure Consultants |
| • | Advance Fees |
| • | Fee-Splitting |
| • | Unauthorized Practice of Law Complications |
Presenters
GARY FLEISHMAN
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Branch Manager
San Marino
MODERATOR
JOSE A. MENDOZA
Klinedinst PC
Los Angeles
JESSICA LANNING, JD
Certified Financial Planner™
and Certified Mortgage Consultant
San Francisco
Dates / Times / Locations
Registration: 5:30 PM · Program: 6:00 - 9:15 PM
LIVE PROGRAMS:
SAN FRANCISCO
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
HOTEL NIKKO SAN FRANCISCO
222 Mason Street
(415) 394-1111
LOS ANGELES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
LOS ANGELES MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
333 S. Figueroa Street
(213) 617-1133
VIDEO REPLAYS:
SHERMAN OAKS
MONDAY, JUNE 15
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
15433 Ventura Boulevard
(818) 981-5400
COSTA MESA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
WESTIN SOUTH COAST PLAZA
686 Anton Blvd.
(714) 540-2500
SAN DIEGO
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
THE WESTIN GASLAMP QUARTER SAN DIEGO
910 Broadway Circle
(619) 239-2200
CLE Credit
3 HOURS MCLE CREDIT (including 1 Hour Legal Ethics) The Rutter Group certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by The State Bar of California in the amount of 3 hours, of which 1 hour applies toward Legal Ethics.
Tuition
TRG Seminar PASSholders (admission only) - FREE
All others - $160
PRACTICE GUIDE SPECIAL OFFERS (with seminar enrollment)
- California Practice Guide: Real Property Transactions - $150 (plus tax) (Regularly $310)
- California Practice Guide: Landlord-Tenant - $150 (plus tax) (Regularly $310)
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